Our Doctors

Born in northern Indiana, Dr. Jerry Risser grew up in the Midwest before his move to Texas, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science (1989) and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University (1992). He returned to Indiana after graduation, practicing in group practices in Bloomington and Fishers before launching Fall Creek Veterinary. Dr. Risser loves the opportunity for one-on-one time with his clients and patients, and especially the role he can play in sharing the most up-to-date and helpful information available to help people best care for their pets.

Though Dr. Risser is excited by advancements in all areas of veterinary medicine, his special interests include dermatology, endocrinology and surgery, particularly soft-tissue procedures. His professional memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA). He is a past president and current member of the Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and was the 2015 IVMA President. He has been involved with the Hamilton County Animal Task Force, received the 2013 President’s Award and 2021 Volunteer Award from the IVMA, and has been a preceptor for a Shelter Medicine course with Indiana University.

Dr. Risser also holds Master of Arts in Bioethics (2011) and Master of Arts in Theological Studies (2024) degrees, both from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois.

Dr. Risser’s wife, Rebecca, is a speech and voice pathologist with IU Health. They have three children: son Jameson, a junior at Michigan Technological University, and daughters Laine, who has a degree in Veterinary Technology, and Lydia, a freshman at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The Risser family has three dogs: Pippa, a 12-year-old mix of a zillion breeds including Boxer and Irish Setter, who is a happy, bouncy creature; Brecken, a 5-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd; and Tima, a 4-year-old Sheltie.

In time away from practice, Dr. Risser enjoys gardening and landscaping, bicycling, reading and traveling (or at least thinking about it).

Dr. Luth was born in Lafayette, Indiana and is a native of Attica, Indiana. Following high school he attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2014. He joined Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center as a full-time associate veterinarian in June of 2014 and became a part-owner in the practice in 2021. All have enjoyed his medical skills, ready smile and warm professionalism.

Dr. Luth’s largest areas of interest in the veterinary field include canine and feline internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and diagnostic imaging. Among our doctors, he exclusively performs ultrasound services. When not practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Luth enjoys drawing, painting and woodworking, and has published medical illustrations. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, watching college sports and tinkering in the garage. He, his wife and two daughters live in Noblesville with their two dogs: Lucy, a 13-year-old golden retriever, and Poppy, a seven-year-old cavapoo.

Dr. Luth is a member of several local and national veterinary organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), the Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CIVMA) and the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association (PVAA). He recognizes the importance of organized veterinary medicine and has a true appreciation of the value of the highest medical standards. He has served on the Executive Board of the CIVMA as a Member-at-Large.

Dr. Ernest Harshman was born and raised just down the street, in the Geist area. After graduating from Lawrence Central High School, he attended Purdue University for eight years, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology (2019) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2023). He spent several summers working as part of our nursing staff while in veterinary school, and joined us as an Associate Veterinarian in June of 2023.

Dr. Harshman appreciates being able to form lifelong connections with both clients and patients, and strives to ensure owners have a positive experience when bringing their pets to the clinic. Medically, he enjoys practicing in a myriad of roles, including client education, dermatology, internal medicine, surgery and dentistry. He also has interests in business and clinic ownership.

In his free time, Dr. Harshman enjoys spending time with friends and family, boating, grilling, golfing, working out and traveling. He is an avid sports fan who lives and dies for the Cubs, Colts, Pacers, Purdue and Leeds United. He recently married his high school sweetheart, Sara, and they just bought their first home in Hamilton County. The couple have two dogs, a Golden Retriever (Wrigley) and a Treeing Walker Coonhound (Ranger).

Dr. Nicole Hoffmeyer grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and spent eight years at Purdue University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences (2009) and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2013). After graduating, she moved to the Indianapolis area to begin her veterinary career and has been practicing here ever since.

Dr. Hoffmeyer values the relationships she builds with pet owners and is passionate about strengthening the bond between people and their pets. She is dedicated to making veterinary visits a positive experience and takes pride in helping pets live longer, healthier lives through preventive and proactive care.

When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Hoffmeyer enjoys traveling (she has been to five of the seven continents), reading historical fiction focused on World War II heroines, and cheering on Purdue basketball. She lives in Fishers with her husband, son, their terrier Pete and cat Elby.